If I'm not mistaken, this is the largest Japanese Garden outside of Japan. It's a pretty large park…read morewith lots of pathways, water features and sculptures celebrating Japanese culture, right in the thick of bustling Buenos Aires. There were lots of pathways to take meandering walks and enjoy the scenery. It was pretty busy, so there were times where it was a bit packed to get unobstructed views to take photos, and there were lots of folks taking selfies and posing for pictures. In the surrounding ponds you'll find koi fish as well as some sassy ducks that are pretty unusual. It's really quite amazing how well executed this garden is- it really has the feel of a Japanese Garden. There is also a food pavilion where you can get beverages and light snacks. One of the more impressive sights we saw were large wood carvings made to represent geishas that were made of reclaimed eucalyptus. After a storm brought down these huge trees, a sculptor came around and created a new purpose for them. Very impressive! Overall, Jardín Japonés is a great 1-2 hour long activity that transports you to the peaceful and tranquil gardens of Japan. It can get busy, so be prepared for lots of people taking pictures.

In a city that has - everywhere - blocks-long, free, clean, ultra-green parks and plazas in which…read moreto hang out one would be right to question why anyone would ever choose to pay to enter a similar environment. Chalk it up to curiosity. Days earlier we'd been intrigued when driven past Jardín Japonés and when we stumbled upon it while trekking back from somewhere else an immediate decision was made: we're going to this Japanese garden. It was late afternoon and summer in Buenos Aires and it felt like I was walking through fire. The green grass in this park is entirely off-limits as you stroll along sun-baked asphalt paths to view the Japanese structures, sculptures, and water features. There's benches to sit on but they, too, are placed almost entirely in full-sun locations. So my time here was rather brief; I literally couldn't get comfortable. In addition to koi ponds, food/drink stands, and gift shops, this well-curated park also features performances. As I enjoyed a cold drink a gaggle of kimono-clad women passed by en route to the stage where they performed (dance). I can't say I found this park enjoyable but I could see that it would be had I been there on a day and time that wasn't boiling.

It's a nice afternoon and we heard that there is a Food Truck Fiesta…read more Got to the Plaza Italia and were surprised to see all the food truckS, sandy grounds and tropical house dj. We loved the ambiance For food I got a crepe with jamon and rukola, which was pretty good. My friend got a burger from Marlow Burger truck - that was disgusting. Meat was cooked way before it was assembled into her meal. Bread was stale. I think it's an annual event..